Organisation : The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Scholarship Name : Bursary Programme 2026
Applicable For : Full-Time Students Enrolled With Institution of Higher Learning
Scholarship Amount : R80,000.00
Last Date : 02nd October 2026
Website : https://www.dffe.gov.za/bursaries
What is DFFE Bursary Programme?
The DFFE is inviting Full-Time Students enrolled with institution of higher learning or Individuals in Grade 12 (Matric) and Not Employed, to apply for the 2027 Full-time Bursary Programme. Persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Closing date for applications is 02 October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Eligibility of DFFE Bursary Programme
The DFFE is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representativity (race, gender and disability). Persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates must be fulltime students enrolled with institution of higher learning or individuals in grade 12 (matric), not employed.
Amount of DFFE Bursary Programme
The maximum amount of the bursary is R80,000.00
How To Apply For DFFE Bursary Programme?
Applications can also be posted to:
The Director-General
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Private Bag X 447
Pretoria
0001
For attention: Learning and Development – Bursary Section
Download Application Form : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/pdf2026/34399-Form.pdf
All applications should be accompanied by the following documents:
** motivation as to why the bursary should be awarded to you;
** copies of qualifications and recent academic records;
** copies of identity document (applicant and both parents or guardian);
** proof of registration (if already enrolled with the institution of higher learning);
** latest grade 12 results (if currently in high school);
** proof of parents or guardian’s income;
** proof if parents are deceased;
** affidavit if parents are not working.
Notes:
** the call for applications only applies to fulltime students enrolled with the institution of higher learning or to individuals in their grade 12 (matric) and not employed;
** students who have previously participated in the public service internship program are ineligible for consideration;
** upon completion of your studies, participation in the internship program is mandatory as part of the bursary contract agreement;
** it is important to note that regulations prohibit participation in the internship program more than once;
** please indicate clearly on the application form the reference number and the study field;
** incomplete applications will not be considered;
** application must be submitted on a prescribed bursary application form;
** no faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
What is the Last Date of DFFE Bursary Programme?
The DFFE is inviting full-time students to apply for full-time bursaries, to be awarded in the 2027 academic year. Closing date for applications is 02 October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.